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GL12 GHV

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

158,247 mi
Last recorded158,247 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 GHV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 158,247 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 156,919 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 156,894 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 153,831 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 142,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 142,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,420 miles

van in dirty condition if presented in any worse condition may result in a refuse to test

Fail 26 Jan 2022 133,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

van in dirty condition if presented in any worse condition may result in a refuse to test

Pass 30 Jan 2021 123,872 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Jan 2021 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper hi level brake light not working

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,045 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 115,045 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 114,540 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 114,539 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,693 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 92,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,099 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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GL12 GHV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 91,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 GHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL12 GHV registered?

GL12 GHV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is GL12 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 GHV shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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